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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

CDC, FDA Expedite Additional Doses of Beyfortus for Infants


Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special Edition

The CDC announced the release of more than 77,000 additional doses of nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus, Sanofi/AstraZeneca), a long-acting monoclonal antibody designed to protect infants against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease.?

This additional supply available in 100-mg doses will be distributed immediately to physicians and hospitals through the Vaccines for Children Program and commercial channels.

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